Grandes Leyendas

“ Mezcales de Leyenda presentes ‘Grandes Leyendas’, the first edition of our exclusive series, which purpose functions to recognize great master mezcaleros over the age of 70, as a living homage of their impressive work effort throughout their life.

In this occasion, we celebrate the beloved master Don Anastacio, who elaborate carefully and painstakingly slow this splendid ancestral mezcal, using wild agave cupreata from northern Guerrero.”

“ All of the special editions from Mezcales de Leyenda have a special social cause. Through the edition ‘Grandes Leyendas’ we are donating a significant portion of our proceeds to Don Anastacio and his family ”

AGAVE CUPREATA

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Don Anastacio

Don Anastacio is an amazing master distiller who recently turned 72 years old, and who has over 60 years making mezcal. He learned from his father Don Florencio, at the young age of 12, learning the time honored craft of handmade mezcal.

Fábrica

Water: Fresh stream water that flows next to the distillery

Maceration: Crushing, by hand with a club in a wooden canoe made of a fig trees